Summary Emergency Services Dispatcher in Canada
Find key facts and figures about working as an emergency services dispatcher. The following information is applicable to all Dispatchers (NOC 14404).
Description
Dispatchers operate radios and other telecommunication equipment to dispatch emergency vehicles and to coordinate the activities of drivers and other personnel. They are employed by police, fire and health departments, other emergency service agencies, taxi, delivery and courier services, trucking and utilities companies, and other commercial and industrial establishments.
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Requirements
High school or specific training
This occupation usually requires a secondary school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training.
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Wages
$27.00/hour
Median wage in Canada
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Prospects
Varies
The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.
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Jobs
281 jobs
advertised in Canada
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Competencies
- Coordinating
- Instructing
- Monitoring
- Time Management
- Management of Personnel Resources
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